John Deere 100

This recall involves Kawasaki engines used in lawn and garden equipment sold under the Bad Boy Mowers brand name with mower models Rebel BRB54FX850, Rebel BRB6135KA, Rebel BRB61FX850, Rebel BRB7235KA, Revolt BRV54FX850, Revolt BRV61FX850, Rogue BRG5435KA, Rogue BRG6135KA, Rogue BRG61RD35KA, and Rogue BRG72RD35KA; under the BigDog brand name with mower model Stout MP; under the Bobcat brand name with mower models ZT6000, ZT6100, and ZT7000; under the Cub Cadet brand name with mower model ZTX-6; under the Hustler brand name with mower model FasTrak SDX; under the John Deere brand name with mower model Z760R, utility vehicle models Gator TX 4x2 and Gator TS 4x2, and some service engines for model year 2016-2020 lawn tractor models X350R, X350, X354, and X370; and under the Kubota brand name with mower model Z726XKW. The recalled engines are model year 2021-2023 FJ400D, FS600V, FS651V, FX691V, FX730V, FX801V, FX850V and FXT00V. The recalled engine model and serial numbers are located on the engine fan housing. The following model and serial number ranges are included in this recall. Recalled Kawasaki Engines Engine Model Number Specification Number FJ400D ES04 FS04 FS600V DS20 DS21 FS600V DS20 DS21 FS651V HS05 JS05 FS691V FS18 GS18 FX730V FS17 GS17 FX801V CS25 DS25 GS13 HS13 KS08 LS08 MS08 FX850V ES24 FS13 FS15 FS24 GS15 GS24 FXT00V AS25 BS25 BS31 Engine Serial Number Range A full list of serial numbers included in this recall are on the firm's website at www.kawasakienginesusa.com/product-recall.html.

The recalled lawn tractors are green with yellow seats and mower decks. Model D100 tractors are included in this recall. The model number is located on both sides of the tractor's hood. Tractors with the serial numbers below are included in this recall. Serial numbers are located under the right rear fender. - 1GXD100A...BB051247 thru 1GXD100A...BB053312 - 1GXD100E...BB110317 thru 1GXD100E...BB139599

PTO shift level cable failure on LA100 tractor, resulting in inability to engage or disengage the PTO system.

Solenoid failure prevented the mower from starting via key ignition. Shorting the solenoid poles directly allowed the engine to start. Issue resolved by replacing the solenoid and cleaning electrical connectors.

E100 lawn mower transmission failed after 4 years and 71.5 hours of use. Customer requested compensation and questioned why a nationwide recall wasn't issued for defective sealed plastic transmissions.

I liked my John Deere at least the job it did and servicing it was a breeze, but believe it or not, if you don't have a minimum weight of at least well over 100 pounds you can't use the mower without wearing weights! It stalls, which is a safety feature if you leave the seat! A good one of course, but nevertheless, I had problems with it repeatedly stalling and wish someone would told me that befo

After performing an oil change, the starter lacked sufficient torque to crank the engine. Original starter began smoking. Replacement starter exhibited the same issue. High resistance to manual flywheel rotation noted.